Current Residents
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PGY-3 (Class of 2022)
Naser A. Abdelhadi, M.D., MBA
Undergraduate: The Ohio State University
Graduate School: Plymouth State University
Medical School: American University of Antigua
Interests in IM: Cardiology
Hobbies and Interests outside of Medicine: Soccer, learning languages, Spend time with family.
Why you chose NBI: NBI is located in one of the most diverse areas in the country. There
is a great exposure to a multicultural patient population with a wide
variety of disease pathology in light of healthcare disparities. The resources
at NBI and the 6+2 program structure give you unparalleled flexibility
to tailor your training. The residents and faculty are very helpful and
fantastic to work with.
Oluwakemi Adeyanju, MD
Undergraduate: Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
Medical School: Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
Interests in IM: Preventive medicine, continuation of care, advocating and serving the
underprivileged particularly geriatric population.
Hobbies and Interests outside of Medicine: Quality time with my family, watching movies, cooking and dancing!
Why you chose NBI: After spending close to three decades in Nigeria, it’s not such a
hard nut to crack that my ideal kind of learning environment will be a
place where I can call my second home and integrate so easily while at
the same time prepare me rigorously for the outside world post residency.
The tour during the interview season at the Beth was my eye opener despite
lack of prior exposure or rotation at the program. It is indeed diversity
personified, the camaraderie amongst healthcare workers and the demographics
it serves was just the butter on my bread!!
Krushna Amin, MD
Medical School: Pramukhswami Medical College, India
Interests in IM: Primary Care/Continuity Care and Hematology Oncology as Fellowship
Hobbies and Interests outside of Medicine: Drawing and Art, Travelling, Socializing with family and friends
Why I Chose NBI: As An IMG from India, my interview experience at NBI was very exciting.
I was impressed with the patient population, pathologies, didactics as
well as clinical aspects of the program. The residency program is very
diverse including residents and faculty which fosters a balanced learning
environment. This place gives excellent academic exposure with enough
hands of experience opportunity. Also by being here it gives variety of
fellowships opportunities including Hematology and Oncology that I am
interested in. By matching into Beth Israel I found the program, I was
looking for.
Mercy Anighoro, MD
Undergraduate:Delta state University, Abraka, Nigeria
Medical School: College of health Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria
Interests in IM: Primary Care, Geriatrics
Hobbies and Interests outside of Medicine: I love to cook, solve puzzles and explore new places with my family.
Why you chose NBI: I was born and raised in the south- southern part of Nigeria, I became
inspired to make a positive difference in the lives of others, especially
those less fortunate growing up. That I achieved as a general practitioner
in Nigeria after obtaining my medical degree from Delta State University
before immigrating to the United States. I am excited about residency
at Newark Beth Israel due to the great learning environment and super
helpful faculty. I aim to be a trusted resource for my patients and believes
its everybodies responsibility to reach out to others in need. My interests
are outpatient internal medicine, geriatrics and Nephrology. To me, the
best part of medicine is the opportunity to form relationships with patients.
Umair Khan, MD
Undergraduate: University of Texas at Arlington
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
Interests in IM: Cardiovascular, Nephrology
Hobbies and Interests outside of Medicine: Sports, travelling, snowmobiling
Why you chose NBI: I chose NBI because it pushes you from day one to take ownership of patient
care and gives you autonomy to make medical decisions, but importantly
does so in a supportive environment, with the help and support of your
co-residents, and attendings. Residency as we all know is challenging,
but the sense of community and collegiality in this program truly makes
this experience fascinating. I am so fortunate I get to work alongside
and learn from such an intelligent, compassionate, and fun group of doctors
who go above and beyond for their patients. Let me know if you have any
questions or concerns.
Ling Lan, MD
Undergraduate: Sichuan University
Medical School: West China University of Medical Science
Interests in IM: Hospitalist/ Internist
Hobbies and Interests outside of Medicine: Yoga, Cooking, enjoying family times and my dog.
Why you chose NBI: I came from China and moved to New Jersey with my family. NBI is located
in the Tri-State area and has top heart & lung transplant team. This
hospital provides broad pathology, strong academic teaching and various
fellowship programs. Most importantly, I love the friendly and supportive
environment here. Beth is my top choice, I am so glad I am working here.
Ki (Steve) Lee, MD - Chief Resident
Undergraduate: University of California, Irvine
Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine
Interests in IM: Critical care/Cardiology
Hobbies and Interests outside of Medicine: Cooking, Running, Snowboarding, Sports – Lakers, Dodgers, Rams, and
spending time with family and friends.
Why you chose NBI: I grew up in Tucson, Arizona/Orange County, California through high school
and undergraduate. I served in the Korean Army as a Combat Medic and I
did a Post-Doc Research Fellowship at NYU School of Medicine where I studied
the role of the immune system in pancreatic oncogenesis. As a medical
student, I was able to do my Internal Medicine clerkship at NBI where
I appreciated the diversity of clinical settings, pathology, and discovered
a love for the process of developing a differential diagnosis. The program
stood out for its diverse clinical exposure and the opportunity to work
with underserved patient populations, made even better by the residents,
leaders, and staff.
Okechukwu Okoye MD
Medical School:
University of Nigeria, Enugu
Interests in IM: Inpatient and Outpatient Care, Research
Hobbies and Interests outside of Medicine: Music, sports, spending downtime with family and friends, mentoring.
Why you chose NBI: NBIMC by virtue of its location in an urban medical center very close
a major international airport in Newark, provides good learning opportunities
in terms of patient population and presenting pathologies. Internal Medicine
program is very diverse both residents and faculty alike. The program
has strong didactic and clinical training propelled by the most experienced
faculty. It also helped that my interview experience at NBI was great.
The residents and faculty I encountered were super friendly and warm which
made me feel at home.
Shivani Patel, MD - Chief Resident
Undergraduate: Montclair State University
Medical School: St. George’s University
Interests in IM: I wanted to do Internal Medicine because it was the rotation that I enjoyed
the most during my third year of medical school and I loved the variety
of diseases that we saw.
Hobbies and Interests outside of Medicine: In my free time, I like to cook different types of dishes, travel when
time permits and love spending time with my family.
Why you chose NBI: I’m extremely happy to train at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
for my Internal Medicine Residency where we get to a wide variety of cases.
The residents are the strongest aspect of this program. The hospital provides
me with the opportunity to work alongside great colleagues and to provide
exceptional care to our patients with diverse socio-economic background.
Oluwakemi Phillips, MD - Chief Resident
Undergraduate: University of Central Florida
Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine
Interests in IM: Global Health-Hospital Medicine/Critical Care Medicine
Hobbies and Interests outside of Medicine: Tennis, Hiking, Kayaking, Traveling
Why you chose NBI: It took one rotation for me to decide that this was not only the residency
program but the community that I wanted to be a part of. Regardless of
the diverse pathology that would see to my further development as a physician.
It was the leadership that filtered down to attendings, fellows as well
as co-residents making in NBI an environment that would not only challenge
me but also allow for a collegial environment. Thus, creating an atmosphere
that we all succeed as a team. After residency, my plans are still being
finalized but I could not be happier with my choice of NBI as I know any
door whether it be fellowship or internist will be open to me and my colleagues.
Corinne Raczek, MD - Chief Resident
Undergraduate: Bucknell University
Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine
Interests in IM: Hematology/Oncology
Hobbies and Interests outside of Medicine: Traveling whenever I get the chance, being outdoors and hiking, going
to the beach and boardwalk, spending time with family and friends.
Why you chose NBI: I was born and raised in Jersey, so I’m a Jersey girl at heart.
But what really made NBI stand out from the rest was the camaraderie between
the residents. It really feels like a family here and that’s incredibly
important when you spend most of your time in the hospital! After residency,
I would love to continue my training in fellowship for Hematology/Oncology.
Ghislain B.K. Tchomobe, MD - Chief Resident
Undergraduate:
Bowie State University, Maryland; University of Buea, Cameroon
Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine
Interests in IM: Hospital Medicine, Pulmonary & Critical Care, Leadership Medicine,
Community Outreach Medicine.
Hobbies and Interests outside of Medicine: Traveling, movies, hiking, opera, spending time with my friends and family
especially my 2 year old boy.
Why you chose NBI: I was born in Cameroon, moved to Maryland when I was 20. Never heard of
the Beth before third year medical school rotation. Because I really loved
the Beth, I completed almost all my fourth year rotation here as well.
I was not only impressed by the pathology and the complexity of cases
encountered but also how well residents got along with each other. I knew
I would have a family away from my family if I were to match at NBI.
Fun Fact: My wife is an opera singer (Soprano) and I am a 2nd degree Black belt
in Karate Shotokan.
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PGY-2 (Class of 2023)
Desmond Aroke, MD
Medical School: Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, Cameroon
Interests in IM: Compassionate care, blood disorders, research (evidence-based medicine)
Hobbies and Interests outside of Medicine: Family time, playing/watching soccer, exploring nature.
Why you chose NBI: I grew up in the countryside in Cameroon, where I did most of my education
but moved to the States about 2years ago. I fell in love with NBI because
of its dedication to serving the community through both community-based
preventive and in-hospital curative measures. I equally loved the set-up
of the program, its fine faculty and the cultural diversity. During my
interview, the residents were approachable and made us feel at home; I
knew it would be a fun place to work. Since being here, I love the program’s
abundance of pathology, the camaraderie amongst residence and the gradual
clinical autonomy obtained in the course of training. Also, research is
huge here at “The Beth”, with countless opportunities to join
research teams in top ranking specialties. At the Beth, I am having a
smooth transition as an IMG and I am happy to be here.
Sara Ausaf, MD
Undergraduate: D.H.A college, Karachi,Pakistan
Medical School: JSMU, Jinnah Sindh Medical University
Interests in IM: Hematology-Oncology, Pain Management, and Transplant, social work
Hobbies and Interests outside of Medicine: Travelling and exploring new places, Cooking and dining out, shopping
and designing clothes, photography, spending time with family and friends.
Why you chose NBI: I grew up in Connecticut till I was 10 then went back to Pakistan. After
completion of my med school I moved to NJ in search of residency. The
day I had my interview here, I knew this was the place to be! The harmony
and fun loving collaboration seen amongst residents and faculty was very
inspiring. I knew the diversity of patients that I would encounter would
be a great exposure.
I believe it's one of the greatest programs to be a part of as it will
build your clinical skills and knowledge leading you to pursue a successful
career eventually making you a great physician.
After residency I intend to bridge the gap and provide care to the underprivileged.
I believe in caring whole-heartedly for your patients and bringing a smile
across their face is the true success for a physician.
Ariq Azad, MD
Undergraduate:
Columbia University
Medical School: Albany Medical College
Interests in IM: Hospital medicine, global health, quality improvement.
Hobbies and Interests outside of Medicine: Spending time with my family, software engineering, outdoors activities,
traveling, Faith/Islam.
Why you chose NBI: As someone interested in public/global health, NBI offers strong clinical
training in an underserved area where you have the opportunity to practice
evidence based medicine as well as improve health outcomes for underserved patients.
Bishoy M. Barsoum, MD
Medical School:
Cairo University Faculty of Medicine
Interests in IM: Cardiology/ Endocrinology
Hobbies and Interests outside of Medicine: Soccer, Spiritual Meditation
Why you chose NBI: I was born in Egypt, and moved to NJ when I was 24 and have stayed in NJ
for the past 5 years. During this time, I have made many friends and connected
with extended family that I have here in NJ, which has made the area very
favorable for me to stay in for training. However, my main focus was on
finding a program that provides me with the best training possible through
an appropriate volume of patients as well as a great diversity of patients
with various medical conditions. Fortunately for me, Newark Beth Israel
has all these great features. Not only is it in the area where I was hoping
to be, the volume and diversity of patients and medical conditions at
NBI are very impressive. The faculty at NBI truly aspire to optimize resident
education through appropriate balance of autonomy and supervision and
also focus on resident well-being by providing a safe and supportive educational
environment for all residents.
Kessy Joseph, MD, MSc
Undergraduate: The University of Florida
Medical School: Ross University SOM
Interests in IM: Community Medicine, Patient Education, Culinary Medicine, Aesthetic Medicine
Hobbies and Interests outside of Medicine: Vegan cooking, wine tasting, yoga, meditation, Pilates, world travel
Why you chose NBI: Besides NBI having an internal medicine program with a strong familial
feel, I chose NBI because of the diverse community we serve. As a Haitian-Canadian,
It brings me great joy to be given the opportunity to provide impactful
health services to a demographic that usually feels misunderstood and
neglected. Also, I was impressed with the yummy food selection in the
cafeteria and free parking.
Kevin Lipat, DO
Undergraduate:
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
Medical School: Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests in IM: Hospitalist
Hobbies and Interests outside of Medicine: Guitar/piano, basketball (Mamba Mentality), video games, spending quality
time with family
Why you chose NBI: I was born in northern NJ (at the Beth!) and spent most of my life here.
It was very important for me to stay close to home, and after having the
chance to rotate at NBI, I knew this was the place I wanted to train.
The amount of pathology you see makes the experience quite challenging,
but equally as rewarding. And the family here, co-residents and program
staff, is as close-knit and supportive as it gets.
Saadul-Akbar Mallam, MD
Undergraduate: University of Rochester, NY
Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine
Interest in IM: Hospitalist/Critical Care medicine
Hobbies and Interests outside of Medicine: Association Football in general, La-Liga in particular; Road trips, Ethnic
Ghanaian dishes, and most importantly family!
Why you chose NBI: I rotated hear at NBI shortly before I applied for residency and I immediately
got “hooked up” by the clear camaraderie of NBI internal Medicine
Program and perhaps the NBI community as a whole. I was further drawn
to the program due to the significant array of pathology and socioeconomic
challenges facing our patient population, and the new educational/academic
opportunities created courtesy of the historic Rutgers and RWJBH academic
partnership.
Thomas F. Nubong, MD
Undergraduate:
The University of Virginia -> GO HOOS!!
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Interests in IM: Interventional; Cardiovascular Disease, Critical Care Medicine. The new
approaches to modern medicine esp. in device-based research and innovations
in catheter-based treatments drew my interests to this specific field.
Having the ability and skills to perform diagnostic and treatment procedures
is both exciting and rewarding.
Hobbies and Interests outside of Medicine: I am a huge sports fanatic. I love playing & watching, esp. football,
basketball, soccer, & MMA. I also enjoy the outdoors, love traveling,
listening to music, and most importantly learning and experiencing new cultures.
Why you chose NBI: I was born the 4th out of five siblings in the country of Cameroon in West Africa. My family
immigrated to the US when I was about seven years old. My love and interest
in medicine came from a family dynamic that emphasized both the need and
importance of helping others, specifically the less fortunate. During
my interview trail, NBI provided the opportunity to work with a multi-cultural
patient population that have a plethora of illnesses. It offered excellent
learning opportunities both in academia and clinical medicine. The variety
in pathology brought in by its patient population, along with it being
a quaternary care transplant center is incomparable. It has provided me
the opportunity to witness and deal with the disparities in healthcare
that is prominent in our country. Above all, I am humbled to be part of
the NBI family.
Rashmi Pillai MD
Undergraduate: Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
Interests in IM: Hospitalist Medicine, Education
Hobbies and Interests outside of Medicine: Tennis/Roger Federer, Manchester United, Traveling
Why you chose NBI: Having grown up in Jersey I knew I wanted to maintain my strong Jersey
roots. Along with staying local, I kept looking for programs that embodied
why I love medicine in the first place, and I found that at the Beth.
During the interview day I could tell that the program fosters collaboration
and the community of senior residents and faculty really seemed to prioritize
learning and career development. After being here for a few months, I
know that to be true. I have no doubt that The Beth will help me prepare
for the future, while still enjoying the now!
Nana Safoaah, MD
Undergraduate: Herbert H. Lehman College
Medical School: Medical University of the Americans; Ross University School of Medicine
Interests in IM: Hospitalist (Primary Care)
Hobbies and Interests outside of Medicine: Listening to music, dancing, cooking
Why you chose NBI: Growing up in Ghana, and spending part of my life in the Bronx, helped
grow my interest in providing care for the underserved community, where
I can always relate with my patients. NBI is a place where family has
been formed from non- blood relatives, a great place to enjoy work hours,
no judgement zone, and get the best training and exposure to all range
of pathologies. Great, knowledgeable, friendly attendings who are always
willing to teach, guide us to provide the best evidence-based medicine
for our patients.
Uchechukwu Uneze MD. MPH
Undergraduate: Rutgers University
Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine
Interests in IM: Pulmonary & Critical Care, Education
Hobbies and Interests outside of Medicine: Sports, music, dancing, exercising, movies, and hanging out with friends
and family.
Why you chose NBI: I was born in Nigeria moved to NJ at the age of 13 I love the local community
and have been here ever since. Why the Beth? The Beth has a diverse population,
wide range of pathology, ample learning opportunities and supervised autonomy.
The camaraderie with residents, Attendings who are willing to teach medicine
and other aspects of life and provide excellent feedback, the support
from nurses and other ancillary staff. I am learning a great deal at the
Beth and look forward to advancing my knowledge and skill as a clinician
so I can better serve my patients.
Shreya Vakharia, MD
Medical School: Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College, Gujarat, India
Interests in IM: Academic Medicine, Disparities in Health Care, Hematology and Oncology
Hobbies and Interests outside of Medicine: Updating my Harry Potter Easter egg knowledge, trying the spiciest Pad
Thai noodles and exploring quaint bookstores and coffee-shops in New York City
Why you chose NBI: I was born in the United States before moving to and growing up in India.
When I decided to come back for my residency, I wanted a strong academic
and clinical setting with a dense and diverse population. On my interview
day, when I saw the camaraderie between the residents and the faculty,
my heart was set on The Beth and I could not wait to be a part of this
world that I now call my family.
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PGY-1 (Class of 2024)
Miguel Agudelo, MD
Undergraduate: N/A
Med School: CES University
Interests IM: Hepatology, GI
Hobbies and Interests Outside of Medicine: Cooking, reading, binge watching shows
Why you chose NBI: Great teaching atmosphere, patient diversity and warm welcoming colleagues.
Jemin Ahn, DO (Preliminary – Neurology)
Undergraduate: New York University
Medical School: Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests in IM: I will be pursuing Neurology, but I am very much appreciative of the
vast variety of fields within internal medicine and the endless possibilities
to learn and be surprised.
Hobbies and Interests Outside of Medicine: Drawing, petting any dog in sight, playing instruments and singing, exploring
new restaurants, traveling, tennis, trying to cook and failing but taking
pictures anyway.
Why you chose NBI: The pervasiveness of learning opportunities, the diversity of pathologies
experienced, and most importantly the wonderful people that make all the
hard work worthwhile. Starting residency is daunting, exciting, and enlightening
simultaneously and at different times. It has been very challenging, but
the supportive and family-like environment cultivated by everyone motivates
me every day to be a better physician for my patients and a better teammate
for my residency family.
Dorothy Amofa, MD
Undergraduate: Miami University Oxford, Ohio
Medical School: St George’s University School of Medicine
Interests in IM: Cardiology, Hospitalist
Hobbies and Interests outside of Medicine: Long drives, traveling, cooking, reading.
Why you chose NBI: The two main reasons why I chose NBI was for its clinical diversity and
comradeship. I wanted to train in a program that will enhance the development
of strong clinical acumen with exposure to diverse clinical pathology
and NBI for me was the best fit. Its location and complex population is
ideal in not only enriching my clinical skill set but social skills with
its diverse patient population. It really is a place that prepares its
residents well post residency.
One of the things that struck me the most in my interview is the comradeship amongst the residents in the program and beyond. The culture of NBI is very welcoming, respectful, and inclusive. It’s home away from home, making it an ideal learning environment for me.
Funmmy Awoyomi, MD
Undergraduate: Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Medical School: Saba University School of Medicine
Interests in IM: Primary Care
Hobbies and Interests outside of Medicine: Traveling, Art, Fashion, Philanthropy
Why you chose NBI: I was born at the Beth! I just thought it would be cool to come back
and serve as a doctor in the community I was raised.
Jacob Brown, MD
Undergraduate: Marshall University
Medical School: St. George’s University
Interests in IM: Pulmonary Critical Care
Hobbies and Interests outside of Medicine: Enjoy spending time with family and friends, exercising, and taking my
golden retriever to the park.
Why you chose NBI: I chose NBI because it checked all the boxes. Great faculty and sub specialist,
plethora of pathologies, and opportunities to help a community in need.
Sammir S Dekowski, MD
Undergraduate: Essex University, UK
Medical School: St Georges University
Interests in IM: Cardio, GI, Pulmonary / Critical Care
Hobbies and Interests Outside of Medicine: Video Games, Writing (Screen Writing), movies/shows, coaching soccer,
most sports (NFL, NBA, Football, Tennis, Formula 1)
Why you chose NBI: Born and raised in South London, I grew up in a diverse neighborhood
and I always knew I would work in an area that would represent that diversity
and NBI exceeded all expectations. The pathologies and people you come
across are unparalleled and there weren’t too many places that could
match that. I knew Choosing NBI would provide me the knowledge and experience
to be the best physician I could be for my patients now and in the future.
Thomas Ebanja MD, MBS (Preliminary – Anesthesiology)
Undergraduate: University of Delaware, Mechanical Engineering
Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Interests in IM: Anesthesiology Prelim interested in Critical Care
Hobbies and Interests outside of Medicine: Spending time with family and friends, Reading fiction novels, binge watching
TV shows, working out, running, playing sports (soccer, basketball, table
tennis), hiking and traveling.
Why you chose NBI: As a prelim in anesthesiology, I was interesting in a prelim program
that would provide a strong foundation in medicine and exposure to a diverse
range of pathology. In addition a sense of collegiality, amongst residents,
across residency classes, was a critical factor in my ranking criteria
for programs.
During my rotations as a third year medical student at NBI, I found that the IM program at NBI met these requirements. The hospital serves a primarily minority patient population with a diverse array of pathology, typically presenting at advanced stages of the disease process. Also, I perceived the rapport amongst residents to be genuine and collegial. Last but not least, I like the food options in the cafeteria!
Dina Elsayed, MD
Medical School: University of Khartoum, faculty of Medicine
Interests in IM: Hospital Medicine/ Cardiology/ Healthcare Disparities
Hobbies and interests outside of Medicine: Spending time with family and friends, watching documentaries, cooking
and traveling.
Why you chose NBI: My aim when choosing my ideal program was to serve an underserved patient
population where I would encounter very different pathologies so as to
help and learn as much as I can during my years of residency. Since my
first week in NBI I was thrilled by the interesting cases and how helpful
and friendly the residents and faculty. Every day at the Beth is an enjoyable
learning experience.
Shari Forbes, MD
Undergraduate: University of East London
Medical School: American University of Antigua
Interests in IM: Gastroenterology or Outpatient Primary Care
Hobbies and Interests outside of Medicine: Travelling, hiking, tennis, watching documentaries, music and singing
Why you chose NBI: I had a fundamental desire to join a program which offered clinically
diverse patient pathology and volume so that I could gain optimum exposure
to develop world-class clinical skills. Being a part of a facility, which
fosters autonomous working in a supportive environment was also crucial
as I wanted to practice independently but with sufficient supervision
to allow me to grow in confidence and skills. During my interview day,
the camaraderie demonstrated by the residents was also appealing as it
was extremely important to me to be in a positive team environment where
collaborative working existed, and where I could build long-lasting relationships.
NBI also enables me to be close to family and continue to have the support
that has carried me through my medical journey.
Leandro Gutierrez, MD (Preliminary)
Undergraduate: Seton Hall University
Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Interests in IM: Complex Medical Pathology, Social determinants of Health
Hobbies and Interests outside of Medicine: Amateur Soccer Player, avid aficionado as well.
Why you chose NBI: NBI is located in the epicenter of cultural diffusion. Various cultures
and peoples all in one place with an extensive need for equitable healthcare.
Drawn to expertise of complex pathology as well, unlike any other training site.
Hareem Hussain, MD
Undergraduate: Rutgers University
Medical School: Ross University SOM
Interests in IM: Hospitalist, Medical Education, Healthcare Disparities
Hobbies and Interests outside of Medicine: Baking, hiking, photography, poetry, museums, galleries, restaurants,
faith/spirituality
Why you chose NBI: Comradery, broad pathology, underserved community, diverse population,
great opportunities
Jessica Mazur, MD
Undergraduate: Penn State University
Medical School: St. George’s University
Interest in IM: Hospitalist and Critical Care
Hobbies and Interests Outside of Medicine: Peloton, weight training, reality television, trying new restaurants and
hanging out with family and friends
Why you chose NBI: Originally from Pennsylvania, I knew that location was important to me,
and I wanted to stay in the Northeast region. As a medical student, I
rotated throughout NY and NJ and enjoyed working in city hospitals. Newark
is in a great location between Philadelphia and NYC, with an International
airport nearby that serves the hospital with a diverse patient population
and vast pathologies. When I interviewed at NBI, I could feel the camaraderie
and genuine relationships between the residents (even through Zoom) and
knew I would be well supported in a family-like environment.
Sung Hun Park, MD
Undergraduate: Boston University
Medical School: St. George's University
Interests in IM: Pulmonary / Critical Care
Hobbies and Interests outside of Medicine: Lego, germinating seeds, gardening, bicycle riding
Why you chose NBI: I was attracted by a diverse patient population group as well as numerous
opportunities to learn and get experience. During interview season, I
felt that I would be supported by faculty members and seniors. Therefore,
I knew I would have great time here in NBI for my future career.
Kawana Simon, MD
Undergraduate: St. George’s University
Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine
Interests in IM: Hematology and Oncology, Disparities in Health Care
Hobbies and Interests outside of Medicine: Cooking, music and community outreach.
Why you chose NBI: Coming from a multi-cultural Caribbean background, it was important for
me to work and serve in a diverse program, and one that would give me
direct access to underserved and vulnerable populations. The diverse pathology
brought by the patient population offers endless learning opportunities.
NBI emphasizes holistic patient care, meeting medical needs and addressing
socioeconomic needs, allowing you to grow and develop as a competent,
thoughtful and well-rounded physician. I was drawn to NBI because it encompasses
the perfect balance of comprehensive didactics, hands-on clinical training
and supervised autonomy. Friendly Attending’s and senior residents
are always willing to teach and provide guidance. Importantly, I was impressed
by the camaraderie among the residents, which still stands true now that
I am a part of the NBI family.
Celeste Soares de Camargo, MD (Preliminary – Neurology)
Undergraduate: FMABC Medical School
Medical School: FMABC Medical School
Interests in IM: Neurology – Neuro-Immunology
Hobbies and Interests Outside of Medicine: Travelling, volleyball, music and swimming.
Why you chose NBI: Strong academic institution with a supportive and friendly culture.
Adaobi Umeaku, MD
Undergraduate: Texas A&M University-Commerce
Medical School: the American University of Antigua, School of Medicine
Interests in IM: Interventional Cardiology
Hobbies and Interests outside of Medicine: God and Family! I Love dancing, being active: playing soccer and hiking;
new adventures, experiencing new cultures and food, and world travel.
Why you chose NBI: I was born and raised in Nigeria and moved to the U.S. as a teenager.
As a life-long learner and former Chemistry Teacher, working and learning
as a physician in an underserved community allows me to continue in a
life of service. Everything about The Beth reassures me of my love for
Medicine, Cardiology, and People. I chose NBI because it's the heart center
of Jersey. It's very diverse in patient population and employees. Seeing
my patients, helping them, explaining things to them in a manner that
they understand, and being their advocate is the best part of my job!
The range of pathology is immeasurable. As much as it's educational, it's
also very clinical and hands-on. It's truly the best of both worlds for
me. I'm beyond humbled and grateful to be a member of this amazing family!